Flamengo announce signing of full-back for the 2026 season | OneFootball

Who is the new signing for Flamengo's women's football team?

Flamengo continues to prepare for the 2026 season, aiming to maintain the club’s high standards. Thus, the women’s football team is also undergoing a roster overhaul and, this Thursday (08), the Rubro-Negro announced the first signing for the Meninas da Gávea.

23-year-old left-back Maisa is the new player for Flamengo for 2026. Previously wearing the América-MG jersey, the athlete arrives to strengthen the Rubro-Negro squad in the Copa Rio, the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, and the Campeonato Carioca. 

What did Maisa say?

“The expectations couldn’t be better. I am very happy and motivated to wear the Flamengo jersey, such a successful club. I hope to arrive and contribute in whatever is needed, it will be an honor to work with people I have always admired. I am focused on seeking excellence and having a great season, winning titles with this Manto,” said the new player for Mengão.

Who is Maisa, Flamengo’s new player?

Born in Limeira, São Paulo, Maisa was developed by Ferroviária, the club where she played between 2019 and 2022. Additionally, with the São Paulo team, the left-back won a state title in the under-20 category. Finally, before arriving at América-MG, the player had a stint at Botafogo.

How did Flamengo’s women’s team do in 2025?

The Meninas da Gávea started the 2025 season by winning the Copa Rio title, finishing the championship at the top. In the Supercopa do Brasil, however, Flamengo was eliminated in the semifinals, after a 1-0 defeat to São Paulo.

Furthermore, in the Brasileirão, Flamengo finished the initial phase in fifth place, but was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Palmeiras. In the Copa do Brasil, the Meninas da Gávea were knocked out in the round of 16 by São Paulo. Finally, Mengão ended the year by lifting the Carioca title, after defeating Fluminense in the final.

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